The Meadows Independent & Assisted Living 2300 SE 28th Street Bentonville Arkansas 72712
479 273 9969 www.TheMeadowsInBentonville.com
www.themeadows.smugmug.com
The Meadows Monthly The Meadows Independent & Assisted Living Community
2300 SE 28th St, Bentonville, AR 72712 479 273-9969
www.TheMeadowsInBentonville.com www.themeadows.smugmug.com
October 2018
Going Nuts
Match the name of the nut to the picture.
The Many Benefits of Nuts
Nuts are great as energy-boosting snacks and crunchy, flavorful additions to cooked dishes. They are nutritional powerhouses, rich in protein, fiber, calcium, and other nutrients.
Almonds have more fiber and protein, than any other nuts; they are even good for your heart. Toasting improves their rather chewy texture and mild flavor. Sliced or slivered almonds add an elegant touch to everyday green beans, and ground almonds make a delicious nut butter.
Cashews sprout from the bottom of a cashew apple, the fruit of a tropical evergreen tree. Because their shells contain an irritating oil, they are always sold shelled. Cashews have less fat than most other nuts. They are also common in baked goods and Asian meat dishes.
Hazelnuts are mostly grown in Turkey and pair well with chocolate and coffee. The nuts are sweet and complement meats and sweets equally well.
Peanuts are the most popular nuts in the United States. Most peanuts are made into oil or ground into butter, but they are delicious eaten out of hand.
Pecans have an especially high fat content. And have a rich, creamy, buttery taste. This nut is often used in pies and candies.
Nuts such as pistachios are high in calcium and walnuts are high in healthy Omega-3 fatty acids.
October
Nut Month
Corn Month
Pumpkin Month
Healthcare Foodservice
Workers Week October 1-6
Columbus Day October 8
Clergy Appreciation
Day October 14
National Bosses Day
October 16
Breast Cancer Awareness
Month
Halloween October 31
“Make pumpkin bread as the default gift for
everyone. It is cheap, it is beloved, it’s carbs.”
~ Karen Bender, novelist
Going Nuts Answers:
A. Walnut – 9 B. Peanut – 4 C. Cashew – 8 D. Brazil nut – 10 E. Macadamia – 6 F. Acorn – 7 G. Almond – 1 H. Pecan – 5 I. Pistachio – 3 J. Chestnut – 2
Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread
Ingredients:
3/4 cup Pumpkin puree
1 Egg, large
2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 cup Granulated sugar
1/2 cup Powdered sugar
1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp Vanilla extract
3 tbsp milk
1 can Pillsbury “Grands” biscuits
Flu Shots! It’s time for flu shots!
Wednesday, October 17th at 8:30am in our private dining room, 1st floor. If you have already filled
out your forms you are all set! If you still need to do
so please see Kaylee / Director of Nurses
or any nurse on duty.
The Meadows Happenings .
Farmer’s Market! Over the summer & fall months our residents have had
a great time on a Saturday morning
at the local Farmer’s Markets!
Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2018 Saturday, September 8th we participated in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event. We are grateful to everyone who came out to the NWACC campus and braved the rainy weather. To everyone
who generously contributed to our team, THANK YOU for helping to raise awareness for this worthy cause!
“Pie in the Face” During the week of September 9-15 we
celebrated National Assisted Living Week! “As American As Apple Pie”
Tuesday, September 11th we concluded our fundraising for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
with smashing pie in the faces of Odessa West, Megan Cosgrove, Ray Scott & Tara Facio our “winners” of the campaign. Odessa raised the most money, over $100! Residents enjoyed a treat of apple pie ala mode and we all enjoyed
the beautiful day!
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Grandparent Hour
We LOVE "Grandparent Hour"--our intergenerational program with DOCK Preschool and Character Kids After school Program. We visit several times a month to read, play, interact and build relationships.
Then they visit us to do special activities and service projects. Such a fun and meaningful way to bridge the generations!
Trick or Treat! Residents: Looking for a way to check out some
of the scariest, silliest, and cutest kids in costume? Bring a bowl of candy to the dining
room on Wednesday, October 31st, from 4:30-6:30pm
Friends and Families: Looking for a safe place with a captive audience? Bring the kids by for
an easy all-in-one trick-or-treat stop! What a win-win! Everyone gets to enjoy the
night, without stress, strain, weather or worry! October 31st, 4:30-6:30pm in our Main Dining Room
Meadows Happenings…Cont…
Quilt Show! Friday, October 19th
10:00am-6:00pm
Our residents and resident’s families are invited to show off their beautiful handmade quilts!
To those showing off quilts please bring them to The Meadows before Oct. 18th. Mark clearly who the quilt belongs to and if
possible who made it. If you have a quilt stand please bring that as well for display of your quilt.
We will have voting during the day of the quilt show. On Monday, October 22nd at 2:30pm we will have a magic show
featuring Alan Burdick and announce the winners. To register your quilts and any questions please contact Marisa.
In Remembrance Thanks to the Wantz family for
the gift of a beautiful garden bench in memory of their
beloved wife of Richard, loving mother and grandmother,
Karen Wantz.
October Birthdays Farmer’s Market in Rogers ~ Saturday, October 6th at 9:30am
This is the last outing to a Farmer’s Market for the season! Rogers is very easy access and a great deal of fun! Join us for this community event.
In case of rain we will go on October 13th. Senior Safety Academy ~ Tuesday, October 9th at 9:30am
This event at the Bella Vista Lutheran Church will feature several informative seminars on things like detecting fraud and other important topics.
Lunch will be provided for all attendees. Dutch Lunch at IHOP ~ Wednesday, October 10th at 11:00am
By your request we will enjoy a lunch together at International House of Pancakes (IHOP). One of our own residents ran one of these for 30 years in
Little Rock, Arkansas! Join us for a great lunch and reminiscing. Grandparent Hour at D.O.C.K. ~ Friday, October 12th at 2:15pm
This is your opportunity to enjoy very young children in their environment at 1st Christian Church of Bentonville. Sign up today!
Bean Bag Baseball at D.O.C.K. ~ Monday, October 15th at 3:00pm Our teams of Green Ladybirds & Blue Jays are invited to do an “away” game with some of the children at 1st Christian Church.
Expect plenty of fun and laughter on this outing! Helping Hands Shopping ~ Tuesday, October 23rd at 2:30pm
We have enjoyed browsing the local thrift store. Join us for bargain hunting!
October Highlights
OCTOBER FLOWER: THE MARIGOLD
Marigolds are often given as a sign of warm or fierce undying love or as a way of saying that you’re content
to be with the recipient.
Staff Birthdays Ray Scott -
Maintenance 10/10
Tara Facio – Cook 10/14
Bernice Renner 10/3
Ralph Overstreet 10/8
Homer Bigham 10/5
Dick Wantz 10/3
2018 Fall Festival Friday, October 26th
5:30-8:00pm All our residents and families are invited to
join us for our annual “Fall Festival”. Hayrides, campfire, s’mores brownies and more!
A great time to enjoy the cooler days & celebrate fall!
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Craft a Fall decoration
2 10:30am Bible Study 1:00pm Wal-Mart 2:30pm Movie 6:30pm Skip-Bo
3 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Rummikub
4 9:45am Wal-Mart 1:00pm AVON rep/Sherry 2:30pm Wii Bowling 6:30pm Skip-Bo
5 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Birthday Party for 6:30pm Dick, Homer & Dominoes Bernice
6 9:30am Rogers Farmer’s Market 2:30pm Board Games 6:30pm Movie
7 2:30pm Gaither Music Video sing along
8 10:30am Exercise
2:30pm Birthday Party for Ralph 102!
OR: Painting Class 5:00pm Olde Tyme Music
Columbus Day
9 9:30am Senior Safety Academy *lunch included* 10:30am Bible Study 1:00pm Wal-Mart 6:30pm Skip-Bo
10 10:30am Exercise 11:00am Dutch Lunch at IHOP
2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Rummikub
11 9:45am Wal-Mart 1:30pm Resident Council Meeting *3rd Floor* 6:30pm Skip-Bo
12 10:30am Exercise 2:15-3:30pm Grandparent Hour 6:30pm Dominoes
13 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Movie
14 2:30pm Church Service with Gospel Light
15 10:30am Exercise 3:00pm Bean Bag Baseball at D.O.C.K.
16 9:30am Blood Pressure Clinic *3rd Floor* 10:30am Bible Study 1:00pm Wal-Mart 2:30pm Movie 6:30pm Skip-Bo
17 8:30-10:00am Flu Clinic 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Rummikub
18 9:45am Wal-Mart 2:30pm Wii Bowling 6:30pm Skip-Bo
19 10:30am Exercise 10:00-6:00pm Resident Quilt Show! 6:30pm Dominoes
20 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Katy & Friends 6:30pm Movie
21 1:30pm Church Service with New Heights
22 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Alan Burdick Magic & results from Quilt Show
23 9:30am Dollar General 10:30am Bible Study 2:30pm “Helping Hands” 6:30pm Skip-Bo
24 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Rummikub
25 9:45am Wal- Mart 2:30pm Places & Faces 6:32pm Skip-Bo
26 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Board Game Fun 5:30-8:00pm Fall Festival
Hayrides, bonfire, s’mores & more!
27 10:30am Exercise 11:45am Eric Smith Music 2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Movie
28 1:30pm Church Service with Communion Village Bible
29 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Resident Halloween Party!
30 10:30am Bible Study 1:00pm Wal-Mart 2:30pm Movie 6:30pm Skip-Bo
31 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bingo “Halloween Special” 4:30-6:30pm Trick or Treating – Dining Room 6:30pm Rummikub
The Meadows Activity Calendar
Hair Salon: Jean #244-7585
Transportation: Please schedule at the front desk.
Happy Birthday! Dick Wantz 10/3
Bernice Renner 10/3 Homer Bigham 10/5
Ralph Overstreet 10/8
2018
